spaz — (n.) also spazz, by 1965, U.S. teen slang, apparently a derogatory shortening of SPASTIC (Cf. spastic). Also used as a verb … Etymology dictionary

spaz — (spaz), n. usage: This term is used with disparaging intent, esp. by children, and is perceived as insulting to disabled people. sl.: disp. and off. off (a term used to refer to a stupid, dull, awkward, or odd person.) • Etymology: 1960–65;… … From formal English to slang

spaz — [spsez] 1. n. a fit or an attack; a strong reaction to a bad or funny situation. □ My father had a spaz when he heard. □ Take it easy! Don’t have a spaz. 2. n. a total jerk; someone who overreacts to something. (Not used for a congenitally… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

spaz — 1. noun a) A stupid person. “I was so in control from tee to green, the best Ive played for years... But as soon as I got on the green I was a spaz.” b) A hyperactive person. See Also: spack, spastic 2 … Wiktionary